Tuesday 5 November 2013

AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER

Cucumber is one of the widely grown vegetable crop in the world.In cucumber they are two types one is slicing cucumber and another pickling cucumber.Cucumber is low in fat and calories.It has many minerals and vitamins.


HEALTH BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER:

  • Cucumber has good source of  vitamin B.Cucumbers are 95% of water which keeps the body hydrated and eliminating toxins from the body.
  • Cucumber can contributes whole vitamins the body needs in a single day.
  • Cucumber can be used for sunburn and irritations.Make slices and keep it on eyes.It have anti inflammatory properties which helps to reduce puffiness.
  • Silicon and sulphur present in cucumber helps to hair growth.
  • Cucumber reduces the risk of several types of cancers, such as breast cancer,ovarian cancer,prostate and uterine cancer.
  • To avoid morning hangover eat Cucumber slices before going on bed.Cucumbers contain B vitamins which helps in replenish many essential nutrients and reduce the hangover and headache in the morning.
  • Because of its low calorie and high water percentage, it is an effective diet for lose body weight.
  • Cucumber contains a hormones which are needed by the pancreases cells to develop the insulin in the body which is helpful for diabetes patients.
  • Researches prove that cucumber may also reduce the cholesterol.
  • Cucumber contains potassium,magnesium and fiber these are helpful in controlling blood pressure.Cucumber can control both low and high blood pressure.
  • smooths your nails and hair because it contain a mineral called silica it makes your hair stronger and shinier.
  • Cucumber lowers your uric acid levels and keep kidneys happy and maintain good shape.
  • Cucumber juice heals the diseased gums and refresh the mouth. 
  • May help in kidney stone treatment.

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